A BEACON OF

CHRIST’S LOVE,
SPIRIT-FED,
SERVING OTHERS

ST. MARTIN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

S T M A R T I N S C H U R C H . O R G M A Y 2 0 1 1

INSIDE THIS
Get ready, get set… Garage Sale!
Clothing, toys, books, furniture, sporting goods – Donations: Sun., May 29
ISSUE:
those are just a few of the items being collected All members are encouraged to donate items to
Announcements: 2 for St. Martin’s Garage Sale the first weekend of the sale (see page 12 for a list of items accepted).
Service Day
Estate Planning June. This will be the 38th year St. Martin’s has A trailer is now in the parking lot for early drop-
Bunco Night hosted the fundraiser. After taking a few years off, offs, but Judi says she hopes most people will wait
Mary & Martha
organizers are excited about the prospects for to bring their donations until Sunday, May 29.
Book Club
this year’s event. Judi and Wear casual clothes to church that
Fr. Jon: 3 Chuck Batch are co- day and stay after the service to
Spiritual Ground
chairs. “It really was a begin collecting the donations and
Financial Report 4
tradition,” says Judi. “It’s setting up for the sale. Come over
St. Martin’s
Scholarship a real service to the com- to the “Holy Cow Grill” for a $4
munity. People are so lunch special, cooked up by the
Mission Trips 5
Youth Group excited we’re having it Youth Group.
again.” Judi says the sale not only provides our
Adult Classes 6 Set-up: Sun., May 29 – Thurs., June 2
Stewardship community with a place to purchase quality goods
Spotlight at great prices, it also brings St. Martin’s members Volunteers are needed throughout the week lead-

together as we prepare for the event. All the pro- ing up to the sale to organize areas and price
Christian 7
Formation ceeds from this year’s garage sale will go to out- items. If you would like to help, please sign up for

reach projects including youth mission trips and a shift at the church.
New Planning 8
Procedures Circle of Concern. (Continued on back cover)

Register now for Vacation Bible School

Milestones: 9
Birthdays
Deaths
Retirements
Graduations by Susan Gillies Register (either as a participant or
New Babies
It’s time for SVB. BSV, that is. volunteer) at
Lay Ministry 10 Oops, VBS we mean! Sorry www.vacationbibleschool.com/
Schedule
for the confusion, but we got stmartinschurch or by contacting
May 11 a little turned around because Colleen Hall at 636-273-3996 or Mi-
Calendar chelle Magee at 636-273-1319. All chil-
we’re going “Inside Out and
Garage Sale 12 dren ages 3 through 5th grade are wel-
Upside Down” on Main
(continued)
Street for Vacation Bible come and nursery care is available for
School this year! Come find out what we mean by children 3 and under. Cost is $20 per child / $40
joining us the week of June 13-17 from 9 a.m. till max per family (scholarships are available).
noon. Registration deadline is May 15.
See you there!
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Announcements and Events

SERVICE DAY
by Sherrie Algren
Please join us Sunday, May 1
for our Spring Service Day. All
ages and talents are appreci-
ated. A light breakfast will be
provided following the 8 a.m.
service and a light lunch will be
provided following the 10:15
a.m. service. The children will
be painting with real outdoor
paint (so please dress them
accordingly). We will break out
the handicap sidewalk in prepa-
ration for a new, improved
sidewalk. Some yard work will
be done, blankets tied (for Pro-
ject Linus) and cards made for
the card ministry. We will have
various chores for those able
and willing. Come, have fun
meeting new people and being
of service to your church and
flects your values, dreams and
the full life you’ve lived. Estate
planning can also help you take
care of your family when you’re
no longer able to do so your-
self.
This will be an interactive ses-
sion with great handouts, so
bring your questions and mark
your calendars for Wednesday,
May 4 at 7 p.m.
BUNCO ANYONE?
by Jeanne King
St. Martin’s ECW is hosting a
Bunco night Friday, May 6 at
7 p.m. All St. Martin’s women
are invited and are encouraged
to ask friends and neighbors to
join in the fun and sisterhood.
Admission is $10 at the door.
Beverages will be provided.
Bring an appetizer or dessert
Anyone who prefers to meet at
the Grill, please let Anne or
Phyllis know. Reservations
need to be made by Monday,
May 9. This is our last regu-
larly scheduled meeting. We
will have informal get-togethers
during the summer.
MAY BOOK CLUB
by Ruby Downs
St. Martin's Book Club meets
on Tuesday, May 24, from 7
till 8:30 p.m. in Packwood
Library. Pick up a copy of this
month’s book, Handle with
Care, by Jodi Picoult, and come
join the discussion. Newcom-
ers are always welcome.

Be a Messages your community. to share. Cash prizes will be

contributor!
Send articles, pictures, ESTATE PLANNING
announcements and DESSERT AND
anything you’d like
DISCUSSION
published in the June
issue of Messages to
janis@igreenbaum.com
by Beverly Kinkade
by May 18. Everyone needs a will! Join at-
torney Larry Robertson and St.
Martin’s Legacy Committee for
an interactive session on estate
planning Wednesday, May 4
from 7 till 8 p.m.
While an estate plan can’t pass
on your memories and experi-
ences, it can help you pass on
your assets in a way that re-
MESSAGES
awarded. You can sign-up for
Bunco in Park Hall or e-mail
Susan Gillies at
Review (from Publishers
susgillies@gmail.com.
Weekly): Perennial bestseller
Remember all women of the
Picoult (Change of Heart) deliv-
Episcopal Church are automati-
ers another engrossing family
cally members of ECW. Enjoy
drama, spiced with her trade-
this fact.
mark blend of medicine, law
and love. Picoult individualizes
MARY AND
the alternating voices of the
MARTHA GUILD
narrators more believably than
by Phyllis Duff
she has previously, and weaves
Mary and Matha Guild will
in subplots to underscore the
meet at church on May 11 at
themes of hope, regret, identity
11 a.m. to caravan to
and family, leading up to her
Wildhorse Grill for a luncheon.
signature closing twists.
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Living on solid spiritual ground
Dear brothers and
sisters in Christ,
Spring is in bloom! And
just like the signs of
new life in nature, I am
very pleased with the
growth in our parish.
We are gathering
strength with new
Contact The Rev. Jon Hall at
members, programs,
jhall@stmartinschurch.org
and leadership by the
laity. I enjoy being around St.
Martin’s because of the energy
that you give to our church. You
are making a difference not only
within the congregation, but in
the community. I am proud of
our staff and the work it takes to
offer the array of ministries we
have on an ongoing basis. Indeed,
one of the things that attracted
me to St. Martin’s was the
amount of lay leadership and the
possibilities of a congregation
working in a community like
West County.
However, one question that
keeps coming up for me is: how
are we spiritually grounded? Pro-
grams and leadership are impor-
tant tools for discipleship but
they are not the foundation of
our identity as God’s church. I
love outreach and missions and
know them to be instruments of
God’s grace in the world, but
they are the branches and fruit of
the spiritual tree, not the trunk as
the source of life. So what serves,
for all of us, as
that spiritual
source for our
various minis-
tries?
I think it has to
do with our
life of worship
as individuals
and as a con-
gregation. I
believe the source of a faith-
oriented life has to do with a
combination of prayer, devotional
reading, fellowship and action.
Much of my focus as a priest is
about encouraging the spiritual
work first, whether it is with the
staff, vestry members, or any
other groups, and then order the
steps for ministry. The sacramen-
tal life is our foundation as wit-
nesses to God’s love in action.
There are also times I need to be
reminded of this ordering so that
my church involvement keeps a
healthy perspective maintaining
the spiritual life as a priority.
Otherwise the busyness of
church can take over the motiva-
tions derived from paying atten-
tion to what the Spirit of God is
saying to me and God’s people.
Therefore, I believe that it is time
for St. Martin’s to bring on board
at least one or two part-time
priests in this calendar year. The
vestry has been addressing the
topic of an associate priest since I
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interviewed in November
2009. I am very much aware
that adding a full-time position
may not happen in the next
year, but I think we can be Join us for
creative with some part-time Holy Eucharist
at St. Martin’s
positions to add depth to our
spiritual life, particularly in the
areas of weekly Bible studies,
worship opportunities and
pastoral care.
Sundays
I hope that you will pray for at 8 & 10:15 a.m.
our church and the wonderful and
call that God gives us to serve Wednesdays
the wider congregation and the at Noon
West County area. I give God
the praise for who we are and
who we are becoming. Please
consider adding at least one or
two more priests at St. Mar-
tin’s in your daily prayers. I
believe this would deepen and
strengthen our faith and wit-
ness as a church who is so
very blessed to be a blessing.
Happy Eastertide, Fr. Jon
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Financial update
I appreciate everyone for helping us finish
2010 very close to financial break-even. Addi-
tionally, the congregation responded faithfully
to the fall Stewardship Campaign. This al-
lowed the vestry to approve a budget for
2011 that includes additional needed pro-
grams and projects while remaining close to
break-even. And through the first quarter of
the year, we are ahead of budget. Thank you
to all.
Keep up with all the
The financial information for the church is
latest news and
information online. maintained on a cash basis and the numbers
St. Martin’s: you see weekly are reflective of our cash po-
stmartinschurch.org sition. Without borrowing from ourselves
Diocese of Missouri:
(the Packwood Fund) or drastically control-
diocesemo.org ling payments, we must try to maintain a con-
stant flow of income and manage spending
Episcopal Church U.S.A:
episcopalchurch.org throughout the year. We simply do not have
a lot of flexibility. I encourage all of you to
help by keeping up pledge payments during
the historically lean months of summer and
early fall when attendance is lower. We are
working on some electronic capabilities that
will allow you to pay your pledge even if you
are out of town. More on this in future arti-
cles.
St. Martin’s scholarship program
by Dana Griggs
St. Martin’s Church, in conjunction with Cir-
cle of Concern, will again sponsor a scholar-
ship for high school seniors. This will be the
tenth consecutive year St. Martin’s has partici-
pated in this program. Sunday, May 1 will
be the kick-off for this year’s scholarship pro-
gram. The St. Martin’s Scholarship will be
granted to a west county high school senior
from the Valley Park, Rockwood or Parkway
school districts. The scholarship is to help a
MESSAGES student with financial needs get a good start
I want to put in a plug for the HVAC Fund that
allowed us to replace many of the heating and
air conditioning units last year. We borrowed
approximately $48,000 from the Packwood
Fund, which we agreed would be paid back with
interest in five years or less. We have already
collected 50% of this amount in donations and I
want to encourage the congregation to help get
this amount paid back well in advance of the five
year goal. We benefit each week from the use
of this equipment.
Finally, we are all hopeful and excited about the
future of St. Martin’s, but it will take time and
the faithfulness of all of us to make it happen.
Father Jon Hall and the vestry are planning for
the future. However, the growth and expanded
ministries we all desire and pray for need to be
supported with our time, talents, and yes, our
treasures. Please help us build on the progress
we have made to become financially healthy. I
dream of a thriving church which shares our
good fortune with the diverse communities
where we have ministries and missions. Let’s
make this dream a reality.
Best regards in Christ,
Larry Cornelius, Treasurer
with college. Glenn Koenen, Executive Direc-
tor of Circle of Concern, will be attending
both services on May 1 to explain the oppor-
tunity this program provides. Please consider
supporting this scholarship with your dona-
tions. This program not only supports a de-
serving student but also publicizes St. Martin’s
Church within our local schools and specifi-
cally the senior class as they apply for college
funding. Special envelopes will be provided
May 1 for your giving.
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Mission trip = Transformation

An interminably long car
ride… sleeping on con-
crete floors… sore mus-
cles, sweaty limbs and
cold showers… meeting
people from different
walks of life… being
physically, emotionally
Contact Director of Youth
and spiritually challenged Ministries Heidi Gioia at
with hard work and new hgioia@stmartinschurch.org
experiences… and being
changed forever… ah…. the quin-
tessential mission trip!
For many teens, it’s the highlight of
their church life, something that
they’ll remember and reference
throughout their lives. Mission
trips are so transformational be-
cause they are all-encompassing.
It’s a 24-7 immersion. They chal-
lenge limits and comfort zones just
as Jesus did with his disciples.
When our hands are busy with a
hammer, we’re often open to lis-
tening to Christ. Lifelong friend-
Say a prayer for
Sarah Barger and
Gina Garbo as they
join 15 youth from
across the Diocese.
Say a prayer for me
too! I’m one of the
leaders.
Urban Mission
Experience St.
Louis, June 19 – 22
A second Diocesan-wide trip is
being offered. This three-night trip
will be based in a UCC church in
Benton Park and will partner with
area agencies to perform a variety
of work projects. Open to 8th
grade graduates and up. Cost of
trip is $100 per person.
Mini-Mission Trip, Shannon- Kiki Cogan, Lindsey Peters, Grace Gerretsen, Sarah
Barger and Gina Garbo huddle together to stay warm
dale Community Center,
while cleaning up the College Hill neighborhood in St.
Ozarks, June 24 - 26 Louis. They were part of about 500 youth members
around the area participating in “1 by Youth Service Day”
Our very own St. Martin’s trip!
on April 16.
This trip will offer a taste of what

ships are formed on these trips,

often with someone who at first
glance seemed so completely dif-
ferent than ourselves. They are a
chance to embody one’s faith
through work and relationships,
with all of the accompanying pains
and joys. It’s a transformation from
a learned faith to a living faith.
The youth at St. Martin’s have
three opportunities to experience
Mission trips this summer!
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation,
South Dakota, June 4 – 11
mission is all about. Open to stu-
dents who have completed 6th
through 12th grades. Cost of trip is
$50 per person.
My hope is that these trips trans-
form our youth’s lives, making
their faith stronger and deeper. I
pray that their transformations
inspire all of us to see mission all
around us here in Ellisville. It’s in
the way that we greet the
stranger, the care we give to those
in need, and the healing that we
offer to ourselves and others.
May Youth Events
May 15 - Field Day at Babler State Park
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
An end-of-the-school-year bash! Teens, family and friends
are invited to join the Kellogg’s for a day of fun. Picnic
lunch will be served. Open to 5th – 12th grade. Sign up in
Park Hall.
May 29 - The Holy Cow Grill
(during Garage Sale Set-up)
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Refuel during the mega drop-off day while supporting our
mission trips. The $4 meal deal includes: hamburgers, veg-
gie burgers or hot dogs; chips or potato salad, Rice
Krispies treats or cookies and assorted sodas.
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Eden Seminary
Professor Clint McCann
highlights our Adult
Christian Formation
classes in May.
Scott Pattengill and Sherrie
Algren worked for two weeks
in April to paint the Narthex
and the hallway at St. Martin’s.
MESSAGES
Growing in faith with adult formation classes
Join us for faith, fellowship and even a little fun
as our Adult Christian Formation Committee
presents the following opportunities Sunday
mornings at 9:00 in May:
Sunday, May 1:
In the Shelter of Each Other: The Psalms of
Assurance (Psalms 23, 73)
Sunday, May 8:
The Most Important Text in the Bible: The
Psalms of Justice (Psalms 72, 82, 96-99)
Professor Clint McCann returns to St. Martin’s
this month to continue his widely popular
classes on the Psalms. McCann is a noted bibli-
cal scholar and the Evangelical Professor of
Biblical Interpretation at Eden Seminary in
Webster Groves. He last visited us in Febru-
ary, 2010. As before, McCann’s approach to
the Psalms will be explicitly theological, at-
Stewardship spotlight
Christian stewardship is the grateful and responsible use of God's gifts in
the light of God's purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ. Christian stewards,
empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit themselves to conscious, purpose-
ful decisions.
Have you noticed a fresh, new look in Park
Hall, the Narthex and our main hallway lately?
That new look comes from a fresh coat of
paint… and that fresh coat of paint comes
from the hard work of a dedicated group of
church members donating their time and
painting skills to get the job done.
Scott Pattengill and Sherrie Algren recently
completed the hallway and the Narthex. That
painting job took 16 gallons of paint and re-
quired some delicate and brave work on scaf-
folding.
Another group of hard-working painters took
on the huge walls of Park Hall: Sherrie &
tempting to put the messages of the Psalms in
conversation with the messages that we regu-
larly receive from contemporary culture. Be
sure to join us for this wonderful educational
opportunity.
Read McCann’s bio at http://www.eden.edu/J.%
20Clinton%20McCann.aspx.
Sunday, May 15:
Marcus Borg: Embracing an Adult Faith
Join us for a video presentation and discussion
featuring theologian Marcus Borg on the im-
portance of community.
Sunday, May 22:
Christian Formation Recognition Sunday
All ages are invited to join us in Park Hall for a
celebration of ministry service, student gradua-
tions and the completion of another school
year.
Doug Algren, Rich Luebcke, Steve Lyle, Mick
McCann, Jim & Alice McLaughlin, Bob
Pomeroy and Mike Reeves.
Scott Pattengill is a painter by profession. He
says he sees this work as a part of his stew-
ardship to the church. “This is what I can do,
so it’s my way to contribute,” Scott said.
“With Park Hall, the hallway and the Narthex
repainted — Wow! The church really looks
refreshed!”
Scripture tells us that blessings shared,
multiply and multiply and multiply.
If you have a story you’d like to share,
please contact a member of our Stewardship Committee:
Jeff & Jane Klieve (co-chairs),
Murrell Cunningham, Mary Drastal, Janis Greenbaum.

STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG
Recognizing service in Christian Formation
I am truly amazed and
humbled by the dedi-
cation of so many
members who share
their time and talent in
our Christian Forma-
Contact Christian
tion ministries. As we
Formation Director
prepare to say good- Janis Greenbaum at
bye to another school jgreenbaum@
stmartinschurch.org
year, I want to say
“thank you” to everyone who has
answered a call to serve our chil-
dren, youth, families and adults in
our many ministries. As clichéd as it
sounds, none of this would happen
without your support.
Be sure to join us for a special event
to recognize the service of these
generous Christians on Sunday, May
22 at 9 a.m. in Park Hall. Of course,
you don’t need a special event to say
“thank you.” Take a look at this list
(my apologies to anyone I may have left
out) and be sure to keep these faith-
ful servants in your prayers:
Nursery Caregivers:
Alice McLaughlin, Jody Mena, Chen
Nelson, Mary Kate Turntine
ART EXCHANGE
Mary Drastal leads a special art lesson in Sunday school March
20.
Sunday School Teachers:
Susan Gillies, Heidi Gioia, Col-
leen Hall, Michelle Magee, Kim
Montgomery, Poppy Parker,
Mike Reeves
Children’s Worship
Leaders:
Judi Batch, Julie Clark, Terri
Garbo, Debbie Glazer, Teresa
Reeves, Kathy Willis
Children’s Worship
Assistants:
Kiki Cogan, Grace Gerretsen, Will
Gerretsen, Matthew Greenbaum,
Mackenzie Morrison, Mike Peters,
Abby Trieschmann
Special Events:
Mary Drastal, Mary Edmonson, Ralph
Trieschmann
Vacation Bible School
Directors: Susan Gillies, Colleen
Hall, Michelle Magee
Support: Sherrie Algren, Julie Clark,
Kaine Cogan, Kiki Cogan, Mary
Drastal, Grace Gerretsen, Rich
Luebcke, Susan Merchak, Kim Mont-
gomery, Judi Moon, Adele Niblack,
MUSIC SUNDAY
Music Director Earl Naylor leads the children in a special performance for the
congregation March 20.
ESM offe
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Poppy Parker, Mary Richardson,
Abby Trieschman, Michelle Triesch-
man, Michael Wiles, Stephanie Wiles
Carrie Wilkins
Inquirers’ / Confirmation Class:
Murrell Cunningham, The Rev. Jon
Hall, The Rev. Susan Naylor
Youth Group:
Heidi Gioia, Ashleigh & Mike Kellogg,
Sean Parker
College Outreach:
Rebecca Barger, Barbara Bartels-
mayer, Lin Edwards, Tori Fencl, Alice
McLaughlin, Stephanie Wiles
Adult Christian Formation:
Carole Clary, Esther Cornelius,
Larry Cornelius, Kurt Greenbaum,
Jeanne King, John Lange, Leslie Lenz
Bible Studies:
The Rev. Jon Hall, John Lange, The
Rev. Virginia Noel, Mary Richardson
Bless you all for your service!
Faithfully yours,
Janis
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by Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator All new ministry events should have a Ministry

A new Campus Use Policy has been ap- Reservation Request completed six weeks in

proved by the Vestry. This comprehensive advance of the event. Once received by the

policy document guides the use of St. Mar- church office, the request will be brought to

tin’s building and grounds by ministries, the next staff meeting for clearance with the

members and outside groups who might parish calendar. After approval, the event will
Copies of the
wish to hold activities and events at St. Mar- be posted to the calendar and confirmed with
Campus Use Policy,
Ministry Reservation tin’s. The policy’s stated goal is to “utilize the ministry leader so that the committee can
Request Form and
the space in a manner that supports our confidently proceed with planning and pro-
the Campus Use
Christian Mission and to provide a positive moting the event.
Agreement
are available at the experience for the individuals and groups Requests for use of the facility by St. Martin’s
church or on
that utilize our facility.” members for non-ministry events should be
our website.
All ministry leaders are urged to read this made using the Campus Use Agreement

policy which covers processes, risk, guide- booklet (white, has icon with cross at the top

lines for safety and more. A copy is posted on cover). This booklet is taken directly from

on St. Martin’s website under Schedules– the main policy and contains the pages perti-

Forms–Policies in the column on the left side nent for members who wish to hold a private

of the webpage. Hard copies of the Campus social event or secure space for another or-

Use Policy are available in the narthex. ganization of which they may be a member.
The Campus Use Agreement booklet is also for
In light of this new policy, the old “pink
use by outside persons or groups who would
form” titled Event Planning Form has been
like to rent space for a meeting or other ac-
replaced by the Ministry Reservation Re-
tivity. The Campus Use Agreement informs the
quest Form. This new form is also printed
potential user of terms which will govern
on pink paper with the diagram of Park Hall
activities held at St. Martin’s and gives details
on the back for your convenience. This Min-
regarding liability and fees. This Campus Use
istry Reservation Request form is available on
Agreement booklet should be used for all non-
the bulletin board in the corridor, from the
ministry requests.
church office or may be printed from the
website under Schedules–Forms–Policies. If you have questions, you may direct them to
jtheiss@stmartinschurch.org.

LENTEN
FELLOWSHIP
Shannon Gould (left) enjoys the
dessert table while Abbey Hall
and Murrell Cunningham (right)
are all smiles during our
Wednesday evening Lenten pro-
gram. About 40 people attended
the program each Wednesday
evening during Lent.

MESSAGES
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Milestones at St. Martin’s

MAY May 9 - Joan Fricke
BIRTHDAYS - Michael Fortune
May 11 - Heather Bollinger
May 1 - Susan Naylor - Lily Hollenbeck
- Austin Lockhart May 12 - Susan Shepperd
May 2 - London Smith - Andrea Wilson
May 4 - Barbara Bartelsmeyer - Katie Horzmann
- Kathy Willis May 13 - Michael Kellogg
May 5 - Jill Gould May 14 - Samantha Dockweiler
- Allison Naber May 15 - Theodore Miraflores
May 6 - Clem Brooke May 17 - Ty Bellem
May 7 - Lynde Mena May 19 - Dean Denardi
May 8 - Carole Masotto - Demi Bollinger
May 20 - Natalie Buehler DEATHS
May 21 - Renny Esser
May 22 - Jane Defalco
May 23 - Elin CoganAdewunmi John Garbo
- Todd Frerichs March 22
May 24 - Ramon Miraflores III Father-in-law of
May 25 - Sofie Magee Terri Garbo
May 26 - Julie Clark
May 28 - Jacob Drake William (Bill) Steinlage
- Jeremy Drake April 1, 2011
May 31 - Rich Hebenstreit Husband of Sandy Steinlage
- Heather Buchman

Oh baby, baby, baby!

Congratulations to Mary Jane and Lincoln Drake who
became grandparents X 3 on April 5, welcoming
Sarah Elizabeth, Lincoln Phillip Thomas and Abigail
Jane to the family.

The Drake family would like to thank all in the congrega-

tion who have supported Tina and the triplets these last
several months. All your prayers have been answered with
the birth of three healthy babies.

With great appreciation,

Lincoln, Mary Jane, Jerry, and Tina

A special Thank You from Tina, Sarah, Phillip, and Abigail.

Retiring (again) Congratulations, graduates

by Ruby Downs St. Martin’s congratulates all the High School Graduates
students and families celebrating Kyle Bailey
Upon returning to work in the church office after my suc- Emma Bellingan
cessful shoulder replacement surgery, I discovered I wasn’t graduations this spring. Our
Tyler Dupont
as young as I used to be and it was time for me to retire apologies to anyone we may Drew Ford
again. It has been my pleasure to serve this part of Christ’s have missed on our list. Gina Garbo
Christopher Lenz
church for seven and a half years, but it is now time for me
Rebecca Lee
to have my own schedule and not a time clock. 8th Grade Graduates
Savanna Lee
Kaine Cogan
Speaking of my surgery, thank you for your prayers, cards, Austin Lockhart
Ellie Ecker
phone calls, visits, and food. Each was a great support for Madison Lee
College Graduate
which I am grateful. A special thank you to Meals by ECW. Lexie Jackson
Mia Bellingan
Lindsey Peters
The meals were wonderful – and lasted for days. Ashley Edwards
Michael Wiles
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Lay Ministries Schedule for May
(May 15, 10:15 continued)
MAY 1
Ushers: Jean DuPont, Mark Edwards, Steve Gillies, Bob Pomeroy
8 a.m. Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Bev Weaver
Lector: Bob Elsperman Chalice Bearers: Jane Klieve, Mary Edmonson
Chalice Bearer: D’Arcy Elsperman Acolytes:
Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree Greeters: Mary K and Erv Heyde
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Children’s Worship Leader: Terri Garbo
10:15 a.m. CW Assistants: Kiki Cogan, Will Gerretsen
Nursery: Jody Mena, Mary Kate Turntine
1st Lesson: Ruby Downs
Eucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger, Nancy Young
2nd Lesson: Tom Allen
Prayer Leader: Ray Harbert
Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Tom & Sandy Baranowski, Chuck Batch MAY 22
Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Diana Hauser
Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Ray Harbert 8 a.m.
Acolytes: Lector & Chalice Bearer: Carolann Sternberg
Greeters: Carole Gerretsen Ushers: Bob & Jan Waters
Children’s Worship Leader: Kathy Willis Greeter:
CW Assistants: Matthew Greenbaum, Abby Trieschmann
Nursery: Jody Mena, Mary Kate Turntine 10:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Visitors: Phyllis Duff, Diana Hauser 1st Lesson: Maxine Heller
2nd Lesson: Kurt Greenbaum
Prayer Leader: Janis Greenbaum
MAY 8
Ushers: Bob & Linda Huheey, Rich Eidson, Bob McElroy
Healing Ministers: Judi Batch, Leanne Lyle
8 a.m. Chalice Bearers: Kurt & Janis Greenbaum
Lector & Chalice Bearer: Jim Crabtree Acolytes:
Ushers: Rich & Honor Hebenstreit Greeters: Rene & Tim Jerry
10:15 a.m. Children’s Worship Leader: Julie Clark
CW Assistants: Mike Peters, Abby Trieschmann
1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran
Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
2nd Lesson: Judi Batch
Eucharistic Visitors: Leslie Pattengill, Phyllis Duff
Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch
Ushers: Joe & Lana Biondo, Rich Brown, Larry Cornelius
Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Barb McCann MAY 29
Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch
Acolytes: 8 a.m.
Greeters: Mopsi & Jack Hanley Lector & Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go
Children’s Worship Leader: Terri Garbo Ushers: Jim & Bette Crabtree
CW Assistants: Grace Gerretsen, Mackenzie Morrison Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi
Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson
Eucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde, Ray Harbert 10:15 a.m.
1st Lesson: John Lange
2nd Lesson: Jack Hauser
MAY 15 Prayer Leader: Mary K Heyde
Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Deanne Orris, Wayne Peters, Steve Young
8 a.m. Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Bev Weaver
Lector & Chalice Bearer: Daryl Norman Chalice Bearers: Jack hauser, Mary K Heyde
Ushers: Bob & Ginny Marchetto Acolytes:
Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke
10:15 a.m. Children’s Worship Leader: Debbie Glazer
CW Assistants: Matthew Greenbaum, Gina Garbo
1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson
Nursery: Jody Mena, Mary Kate Turntine
2nd Lesson: Jane Klieve
Eucharistic Visitors: Mary K Heyde, Ray Harbert
Prayer Leader: Mary Edmonson

If you cannot serve on an assigned date, please get a substitute and notify the church of the change (636-227-1484).
If you have any special scheduling needs please contact:
Readers, Chalice Bearers, Ushers: Susan Naylor, 636-227-1484 / snaylor@stmartinschurch.org
Acolytes: Bob Ecker, 636-230-7302 / dvs-be@charter.net;
Greeters: Mary K Heyde, 636-532-9345 / heydes@charter.net.;
Children’s Worship & Nursery: Janis Greenbaum, 314-651-1843 / jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.org.

Sun
1 Scholarship Sunday &
Service Day
8am - Holy Eucharist
9am - Service Day Activities
9am - Christian Formation
10:15am - Holy Eucharist
11:30am - Service Day Activities
8 Food Pantry Sunday
8am - Holy Eucharist
9am - Christian Formation
10:15am - Holy Eucharist
Happy Mother’s Day!
15 PDF Sunday
8am - Holy Eucharist
9am - Christian Formation
10:15am - Holy Eucharist
11:30am - Confirmation
Brunch
11:30am - Youth Field Day
22
8am - Holy Eucharist
9am - End-of-the-year
Celebration
10:15am - Holy Eucharist
29 Garage Sale
Donation Day
8am - Holy Eucharist
9am - Christian Formation
10:15am - Holy Eucharist
11:30am - Garage Sale Set-up
Mon
2 3
10:30am - Bible Study
1:15pm - Staff Meeting
6:30pm - VBS meeting
7pm - Outreach Committee
7pm - Garage Sale Meeting
9 10
10:30am - Bible Study
1:15pm - Staff Meeting
7pm - Outreach Committee
16
10:30am - Bible Study
1:15pm - Staff Meeting
23
10:30am - Bible Study
1:15pm - Staff Meeting
6pm - Vestry Meeting
30
Office Closed for Holiday
All day - Garage Sale Set-up
May 2011
Tue
9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW*
10am - Women’s Bible Study
7pm - Evangelism Committee
7pm - Stewardship Committee
9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW*
10am - Women’s Bible Study
7:15pm - Legacy Committee
17
9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW*
10am - Women’s Bible Study
7pm - Christian Formation
Committee
7pm - Hospitality Committee
24
9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW*
10am - Women’s Bible Study
Noon - Diocesan Standing
Committee
7pm - Book Club
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9:30am - Tuesdays with ECW*
10am - Women’s Bible Study
All day - Garage Sale Set-up
Wed
4 5
Noon - Holy Eucharist
6:30pm - Bell Choir
7pm - Estate Planning Seminar
11
Noon - Holy Eucharist
6:30pm - Bell Choir
7pm - Finance Committee
18 Newsletter Deadline
Noon - Holy Eucharist
6:30pm - Bell Choir
25
Noon - Holy Eucharist
6:30pm - Bell Choir
Thu Fri Sat
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STMARTINSCHURCH.ORG
6:30am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
9am - Morning Prayer **
10am - Beginners Bible Study
7pm - Choir 7pm - ECW Bunco Night
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6:30am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed 9am - Men’s Group
9am - Morning Prayer ** Breakfast
9am - Clergy Day
10am - Beginners Bible Study
7pm - Choir Diocesan Youth Mission Trip
7pm - Stephen Ministry Lock-in
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6:30am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
9am - Morning Prayer ** 11am - Diocesan Confirmation
9am - Investment Club
Service at
10am - Beginners Bible Study
5pm - Executive Committee Christ Church Cathedral
7pm - Choir
7pm - ECW
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6:30am - Men’s Bible Study Office Closed
9am - Morning Prayer **
10am - Beginners Bible Study
11:30am - Lunch Bunch
5pm - Garage Sale Set-up
7pm - Choir
7pm - Facilities Committee
* Tuesdays with ECW meets at
members’ homes. Contact
Susan Gillies for info.
** Thursday Morning Prayer
meets at the home of Colleen
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Phone: 636-227-1484 PERMIT NO. 57
E-mail: stmartin@stmartinschurch.org

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SUNDAY MORNINGS
8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist I
9 a.m. - Christian Formation
10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II
WEDNESDAYS
Noon - Holy Eucharist II

Get ready for St. Martin’s Garage Sale

(Continued from page 1) Donations accepted May 29 - June 1

Members Sale: Thurs., June 2 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A trailer is available in the church parking lot for early donations.
For large-item pick-ups, contact Mike Reeves at 636-394-0312.
The doors open for a special preview sale to St. Martin’s mem-
The following items will be accepted for the sale:
bers only.
- Clothing (adult & children’s)
The Sale: Fri., June 3 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Bakery (pre-packaged for sale in baggies/plates/containers;
and Sat., June 4 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. homemade preferred)
- Books / DVDs / CDs / Records (no magazines or VHS tapes)
Volunteers are needed to work shifts throughout the sale. If - Boutique / Gifts / Jewelry / Art
you would like to help, please sign up at the church. - Holiday Decorations (no trees, please)
- Furniture
Clean-up: Sat., June 4 1 p.m. until finished - Kitchen / Housewares
- Linens
We will thoroughly clean the entire church, with everything put - Toys / Games
back in its place for Sunday church services. - Sporting Goods
* No electronics this year!
Party: Sat., June 4 (evening)

Have a little fun after a long week of faithful service. Please use the list above to label your donation bags so we know what
department they should go.